Gravenberch leads the way for Liverpool, but they're not making it easy

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In doing so, he became the youngest player to both score and assist for Liverpool in a Premier League Merseyside derby, and ended the game tied for the team high in recoveries (seven) and second in terms of completed passes (47).

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After the break, Gravenberch was afforded less license to roam forward as Everton cranked up the pressure, eventually halving the deficit through a fine finish from Idrissa Gueye, but he remained a reliable anchor at the base of Reds' midfield, helping his team to maintain their flawless record in the Premier League with five wins from five games so far this term.

Of course, Gravenberch's quiet brilliance will not have come as a surprise to those of a Liverpool persuasion.

Last season, only Salah and Van Dijk played more minutes for Slot's side in the Premier League as they romped to the title.

However, the fact that the league leaders have taken a two-goal lead in four games this season and have failed to keep a clean sheet of any of them is a concern, particularly considering their main title rivals are Arsenal side that have conceded only one goal in all competitions this term.

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Still, the fact remains that Liverpool have played three games in the space of seven days and recorded three victories.

But even if he wouldn't have had that, he would've still played really well."

Having failed to score in the Premier League last season, Gravenberch already has two goals in the competition this term, having also netted in the 3-2 win over Newcastle United last month.

Those numbers speak of a player at the peak of his powers, playing under a manger who knows how to unlock his considerable skillset.

Speaking to ESPN last year, the midfielder's father, Ryan Gravenberch Sr., said: "We are God-believing people, and we think God sent Arne to us and to Liverpool.

"The main thing he's said to Ryan is: 'I'm going to play you and so it is on you to maintain playing.' He was very clear about that and that has worked for both sides."

Certainly, if his current form is anything to go by, Gravenberch and Liverpool look like a match made in heaven.